23. Fascinating Back View

"[What do you think of this industrial style?]"

Jiang City Finance University, Finance College dorm 601.

Under the warm desk lamp, Zhou Sinin gazed down, her eyelashes casting shadows beneath her eyes, hands propping her cheeks, seriously studying the decoration styles for the coffee shop on her computer.

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She didn't post in the usual small group like when she asked Lu Jincheng to hang out before, but chose to send a private message.

After all, Guan Guan wasn't involved in the coffee shop, and posting it to the group would make her unable to join the conversation, making her feel left out.

[Yeah, such a minimalist style looks good in photos, and it's not expensive to decorate.]

[You do have an eye for aesthetics.]

The WeChat notification chimed in, Lu Jincheng had sent two messages.

[If you think it's okay, then I can contact the renovation team to start work, alright?]

[Okay~]

Seeing the Squirtle emoticon and the praise sent by Lu Jincheng, Zhou Sinin couldn't help but smile at the screen, her eyes curving joyously.

She remembered that morning she met Lu Jincheng, the sunlight streaming through the window, casting a golden layer on his sharply-defined face, illuminating every inch of his stubble.

Time stretched to the evening when they drank together; his mouth opening and closing, spouting terms from unknown fields, but she suddenly realized that it was Lu Jincheng's maturity gained through experience, a stark influence on an eighteen-year-old girl.

So, when she witnessed Lu Jincheng making his first seven-figure sum at the stock exchange and leaving nonchalantly, she couldn't help but blush, her heart starting to race.

A capable and composed man truly could quicken one's heartbeat.

This was why, despite her friends' objections, she insisted on investing her own savings into the coffee shop.

Zhou Sinin knew, of course, that this investment might not make money, but she was betting on Lu Jincheng as a person.

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As the coffee shop started its renovation, Golden Stone Studio also officially put up its sign on the first floor.

"Lao Lu, what exactly is the use of this studio?"

As the saying goes, eating someone's food makes one short-spoken; having had Lu Jincheng's coffee a few days ago, when he asked for a favor the next day, none of the three brothers felt good refusing.

Qiang Zhihao stepped on a ladder, hanging the sign in the middle of the storefront, his sweat beads clearly visible.

Originally self-proclaimed as the leader in the dorm, Qiang Zhihao's opinion of Lu Jincheng changed daily.

At the start of the military training, he thought Lu Jincheng was just a fragile pretty boy, nothing special.

But after interacting with him for a while, he realized Lao Lu, though not talkative in the dorm, was particularly interesting to be around, as if he could always hit the nail on the head with every word.

Later, he realized it was because Brother Lu's EQ and abilities were far superior to theirs, making everyone feel like they were in the spring breeze when together.

The designated leader of the business management class, his entrepreneurship base application got approved even before the paperwork was done; maybe others couldn't appreciate the significance, but he could sense a bit of it.

"Dating girls while making some money."

Lu Jincheng had submitted the "College Students Entrepreneurial Project Application" early in the morning at the comprehensive building and officially passed the scrutiny, still scoring two free computers.

It's good to lean on a strong backer, even the computers didn't cost him anything.

He, while assembling the computers and connecting the wires, smiled in response to his roommate's question.

"This place can...get girls?"

Zhang Gaoqiang walked around the studio, which apart from two computers only had tables, chairs, and a sofa; every other place was empty. Being relatively conservative, he couldn't think of anything innovative.

Is it more thrilling on the sofa?

"You don't get it? Have you seen the name Lao Lu picked? Golden Stone!"

Liu Yisheng was setting up tables and chairs. After hearing that Lu Jincheng had started a studio yesterday, he had stayed up all night gathering information and was now applying his newly acquired knowledge.

"I did some research online, and MCN studios abroad mainly help internet celebrities further develop and operate. I can understand the part about picking up girls, but making money..."

Liu Yisheng didn't really believe this business could make money.

"Could he really turn stone into gold?"

Many hands make light work, and four people busied themselves in the studio for half a day, cleaning up the large room thoroughly, even connecting the internet cables for two computers.

"Golden Stone, what do they sell?"

"That boy with his arms crossed is quite handsome!"

"The one in the trendy brand also looks good!"

The studio was located near the South Third Gate. There were particularly many students walking to and fro, and the usually closed gate was suddenly open with a new signboard hung up, drawing the curious glances and pausing steps of many passersby.

"When the Hundred Regiments Battle starts, our Golden Stone Studio will participate in the recruitment."

Occasionally, some bold students would walk in to ask questions, and Lu Jincheng would stand at the door and answer everyone.

"Let's go, brothers, it's about time."

Lu Jincheng clapped his hands, closed the windows, and called out to his three roommates, "I'll treat you all to dinner later."

Since it was the class president's first time treating his roommates to dinner, the cafeteria naturally couldn't satisfy their appetites, and the group quickly headed to Beiyuan, cheerfully choosing a restaurant along the way.

"Hotpot won't do, the smell is too strong."

"Beiyuan's Sichuan cuisine is so-so, I just had it a few days ago."

"Hey? Lao Lu, the coffee shop you bought before is being renovated?"

From a distance, Liu Yisheng noticed that Floating Light Coffee was surrounded by barriers, with construction workers coming in and out.

"I was thinking of grabbing a cup."

"No worries, it will be open next week."

As they got closer, Lu Jincheng could see the newly painted matte finish on the walls and the eye-catching design of the bar.

A girl wearing a mask could vaguely be heard directing the foreman.

"No, this side must be completely painted today, as stated in the contract."

"Any issues can be discussed, but the handover time cannot be postponed by even a day."

Is the progress really this fast?

Standing at the entrance, Lu Jincheng was somewhat surprised to see the full view of the coffee shop, impressed by how the delicate girl Zhou Sinin was so efficient in handling matters.

He genuinely admired people who were decisive and efficient, regardless of their gender.

Of course, he wasn't referring to those who are all bark and no bite.

Having interacted with Zhou Sinin for a long time, he realized that this tender, gentle, and smiling girl was decisive and articulate in her actions, dedicated in everything, and never shied away.

She was ambitious, energetic, and treated life like an immersive craft, confident and courageous, with a powerful, ocean-deep force.

Even the directionless renovation of the coffee shop was filled with her curiosity and exploratory spirit.

At this moment, the supervising Zhou Sinin was wearing dark long sleeves and pants, her brown hair tied up in a simple ponytail, standing with her arms crossed and her back to the door.

Her face was bare, devoid of any makeup or adornment, yet her silhouette was utterly captivating.